For the Indian captain and his team, the WTC final is like their Test debuts as young players trying to come up the ranks.
Ashwin came in at number eight and showed everyone how to bat on a deteriorating surface with an excellent century
All-rounder Hardik Pandya is one of the notable promotions to Grade A, which is worth Rs 5 crore, while rookies Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj got their maiden central contracts, worth Rs 1 crore, in Grade C.
Former players Irfan Pathan and Parthiv Patel believe pace bowler Mohammed Shami will the hold the key for India with the ball in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand.
'This is an experienced side and we know what is expected of our team.' 'When it comes to preparation, all of us are ready.'
Ben Stokes, who scored a stroke-filled 82 in his 124-run partnership with Joe Root, praised his skipper's ability to dominate spin.
Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath says India's bowling attack remains a "world-class" one despite the recent debacles against New Zealand and blamed the under-whelming performance on factors such as injury lay-offs and toss.
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between West Indies and India, in Jamaica, on Saturday.
'Thank you Delhi Capitals for showing faith in me. I will give my 100 percent each and every day and hopefully we will cross the line this year.'
'India's is fantastic; Bumrah and Shami have been amazing'
In all likelihood, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane would get another chance but over the past two years, his inconsistency has hurt this team badly.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has already informed its members that no tickets would be put on sale for the first two Tests between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as both the games will be played behind closed doors.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India would need in their bid to win the historic first-ever away Test series against South Africa.
A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
Ukrainian medical universities have allowed their foreign students to gain practical training at hospitals and clinics in their own countries, giving relief to thousands of Indian students who have fled the war-hit nation.
With this victory, Kohli became the first Indian captain to win seven consecutive Test matches.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand, starting on Friday?
The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving in Chennai, ahead of the opening Test against England.
The air quality in the capital has remained very poor or severe on most of the days in November so far.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, has organised protests in different states on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the farmers' movement against three central farm laws.
Bumrah said his controlled aggression has done wonders to his run as an international cricketer.
Fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who started his IPL career with the Delhi franchise, returned to the Delhi camp after being acquired for his base price of Rs 1 crore in the IPL Auction in February.
'I had no doubt that Rishabh would be the best man for the job.'
For any bowling unit, facing the Dhawan-Shaw duo is a scary proposition.
Rahane is playing back-to-back Ranji games after a long time and it would be a good opportunity for him to get some runs under his belt, especially at his home turf, before he heads for New Zealand with the India 'A' team.
